1977 Yamaha IT400 A Fun Project To Bring Back To Life
I uncover many ‘Running When Parked” bikes that will never run again. This is not one of them. It is obvious that the bike was well used and modified (that shock reservoir strapped to the…
Category: RWP
70-Year-Old Zundapp Super Sabre Running When Parked
This bike turns 70 this year just like me! It hasn’t run since 1973. Those are impressive numbers for a Running When Parked. I don’t need to give buying advice. If this is the missing…
Super-Amazing Sunday 147 Flat Track Minicycle Up For Grabs
Here's the story. I bought this little beauty at The One Motorcycle Show in Portland and imagined finding someone with a dirt oval close to my home where I could slide it until the cows…
Triumph Daytona 500 T100R RWP’ed Ready To Resurrect
This Running-When-Park Triumph doesn’t look like it would take much to get it roaring back to life. The supplied photos show a complete bike without any major components missing or installed backwards. The cafe bar…
Yamaha Thumper Has Its Best Day Behind It
The ad copy is entertaining, but this clapped-out Yamaha TT500 is most likely headed to the glue factory. There may be a few usable parts here or if you are looking for a labor-of-love project.…
1978 Maico Ready To Get Back On Track As Soon As You Get It Running
It is so fun to uncover a Running-When-Parked motocross bike that is totally worth the effort of getting the thing to fire. This 1978 Maico was a sweet ride back in its day with great…
Triumph Tracker Offered As A RWP (Racing When Parked)
Okay, so this isn’t an actual “Running When Parked” but it is so close, I don’t feel guilty posting it. The seller lists it as “Race Ready When Parked” (RRWP?) and I think that qualifies.…
Starting The New Year Under Bug Infestation
Jimmy Mac On Two Wheels is off to a buggy start in 2023. Our IT guy is trying to track down what is going on. Unfortunately, new problems seem to pop up as soon as…
Polaris Trail Boss 250 Running When Parked And Plenty Of Plants
What a good one for saying goodbye to 2022! This overgrown ATV started life as a Polaris Trail Boss 250. The ad did state that the vehicle was "Running When Parked" and who am I…
A Motocross Board Game For The Whole Family And A Coloring Book For Motocross Kids
I know it is getting late, but if you need to get something for the motocrosser on your list, I’d like to make a suggestion. Down/Up Designs (run by cartoonist Curt Evans) offers a motocross…